Tall Clock

Peter Stretch American

ca. 1730

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Tall Clock
Maker: Peter Stretch (American, 1670–1746)
Date: ca. 1730
Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Walnut, tulip poplar
Dimensions: 97 x 20 7/8 x 11 1/4 in. (246.4 x 53 x 28.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Gertrude Schweitzer, 1990
Object Number: 1990.175
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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